physically
gb/fˈɪzɪkli/ us/fˈɪzɪkli/
B1
Inglés
~ 8400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
property
1
In relation to the body
In a way that is about the body, not the mind or feelings.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is physically [adjective]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"I am physical tired"* instead of *"I am physically tired"*. Remember to use the adverb "physically" before an adjective. Learners may also confuse "physically" with "actually": *"I was physically there"* usually contrasts with being there online, while *"I was actually there"* means "in fact".
Sinónimos
bodily (More formal and less common; mainly used in written English.)
Antónimos
mentally (Focuses on the mind or emotions instead of the body.)
Colocaciones
physically strong
|physically tired
|physically attractive
|physically weak
|physically ill
|physically exhausted
Temas
health
|daily life
|body
Ejemplos
- After the marathon, she was physically exhausted but still happy.
- He may look fine, but he is not physically strong enough to lift that weight.
- The job is not physically hard, but it can be very stressful.
- She recovered physically from the accident, but emotionally it took much longer.
- He feels physically sick every time he has to fly.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I feel physically tired after work.
- My grandfather is mentally sharp but not physically strong.
- This sport is physically difficult for me.
- She is physically healthy now.
- The climb was physically hard for the children.
adverb
B2
property
2
In person, not remotely
Being in a place with your body, not by phone or internet.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is physically present [somewhere]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use only "there" when they want to contrast online presence and real presence. In sentences like *"I was there, not just online"*, you can make the contrast clearer with *"physically there"* or *"there in person"*.
Sinónimos
in person (More common in everyday speech; slightly more natural in many contexts.)
Antónimos
remotely (Means joining from another place using technology, not in the same physical space.)
Colocaciones
physically present
|physically be there
|physically attend
|physically in the same room
|physically together
Temas
technology
|work
|communication
Ejemplos
- Due to travel costs, she could not be physically present at the meeting.
- The therapist explained that a parent does not have to be physically there every minute to be supportive.
- Students may attend the class online or be physically in the classroom.
- Although they work in the same company, they are rarely physically in the same office.
- He will join us virtually because he cannot be physically in New York this week.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I cannot be physically there tomorrow.
- Some workers are in the office physically, and some work from home.
- She was not physically present in the building at that time.
- We want all team members to be physically in the same room.
- You do not need to come physically; you can join online.
adverb
B2
property
3
Using bodily force or contact
Using the body to touch, push, or hurt, not just using words.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is physically [verb]-ed
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes say *"physic"* instead of *"physical"* or *"physically"*. Also, do not confuse *"physically abuse"* (using bodily violence) with *"verbally abuse"* (using bad or hurtful words).
Sinónimos
by force (Focuses more on lack of consent; may or may not imply direct bodily contact.)
Antónimos
verbally (Refers to using words rather than bodily force, as in verbal abuse versus physical abuse.)
Colocaciones
physically abuse
|physically assault
|physically attack
|physically hurt
|physically restrain
|physically remove
Temas
violence
|law
|social issues
|body
Ejemplos
- The guard physically restrained the man until the police arrived.
- She said that although he never shouted, he did physically abuse her.
- Protesters were physically removed from the building by security staff.
- The teacher is not allowed to physically punish students.
- He did not threaten her verbally, but he physically blocked the doorway.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The police officer physically held the thief.
- He never hit her or physically hurt her.
- Security staff physically stopped fans from going on the field.
- The man was physically pushed out of the bar.
- They were physically forced to leave the area.
adverb
C1
property
4
In terms of physical reality
In a way that is about real things, space, and the laws of nature, not just ideas.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is physically [adjective]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse *"physically impossible"* with *"practically impossible"*. *Physically impossible* means it cannot happen under the laws of nature, while *practically impossible* means it is technically possible but extremely hard to do.
Sinónimos
in physical terms (More explicit and slightly more formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antónimos
theoretically (Refers to what is possible in theory or in a model, not necessarily in the actual physical world.)
Colocaciones
physically possible
|physically impossible
|physically separate
|physically identical
|physically connected
|physically distant
Temas
science
|technology
Ejemplos
- It is physically impossible for a human to lift that weight without assistance.
- The two buildings are physically connected by an underground tunnel.
- Although the twins are physically identical, their personalities are very different.
- The island is physically isolated from the mainland for most of the year.
- The server rooms must be physically separate to reduce the risk of data loss.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- It is physically impossible to be in two places at once.
- The two rooms are not physically connected.
- These two phones look physically the same.
- The cities are physically very far from each other.
- Is it physically possible to live on Mars?
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
physically
AFI
GB/fˈɪzɪkli/
US/fˈɪzɪkli/
Sílabas y acento
phys - ic - ally (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (phys)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: physically
- Plural: physicallies
Familia de palabras
Forms
physicallies
noun
Core family
physical
adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
nonphysical
adjective
Advanced or less common
physicality
noun C1
Expresiones
physically and mentally
1/fˈɪzɪkli ˈænd mˈɛntəli/
fixed phrase
In both body and mind
In the body and in the mind; in a way that affects both your body and your thoughts or feelings.
Ejemplos
- Training for a marathon is physically and mentally challenging.
- The illness left him physically and mentally exhausted.
- Young athletes need support both physically and mentally.
physically demanding
1/fˈɪzɪkli dɪmˈændɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Needing a lot of physical effort
Needing a lot of energy and strength from your body; making your body work hard.
Ejemplos
- Working on a construction site is physically demanding.
- Looking after small children can be emotionally and physically demanding.
- The trail is short but very steep and physically demanding.
physically fit
1/fˈɪzɪkli fˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Having a strong, healthy body
Having a healthy, strong body that can do exercise and daily activities easily.
Ejemplos
- You need to be physically fit to join the army.
- She works out three times a week to stay physically fit.
- Older adults can still become physically fit with regular training.
physically impossible
1/fˈɪzɪkli ɪmpˈɑsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
Not possible under natural laws
Not able to happen in the real world because the body or the laws of nature do not allow it.
Ejemplos
- It is physically impossible to run a marathon in ten minutes.
- Given the time left, finishing all this work today is almost physically impossible.
- Living forever is physically impossible with our current knowledge.
physically present
1/fˈɪzɪkli pɹˈɛzənt/
fixed phrase
In a place in person
To be in a place with your body, not just online, by phone, or represented by someone else.
Ejemplos
- All witnesses must be physically present in court on Monday.
- Even when he is physically present at home, his mind is often on work.
- Children learn better when their parents are physically present at school events.